Briefs

Region 9 to host business resources virtual meeting

Join the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the U.S. Export Assistance Center and the U.S. SBA Denver…

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor death of former Rep. Val Vigil

Vigil served four terms in the Colorado House from 1999 to 2006 and is known for his legacy of promoting…

San Juan College campus closed due to inclement weather

All online and remote classes and activities will be held as scheduled. All employees who are working remotely or from…

La Plata County Commissioner Church to hold phone-in office hours

Constituents are encouraged to call Church at 382-6216 to discuss issues of interest or concern with the county. For more…

Colorado Native Plant Society to host a virtual talk

Sebestyen will discuss why it is important to have beetles, hoverflies and other furry, flying creatures in a yard and…

La Plata County seeks applicants for boards and commissions

The county has more than 37 active boards or commissions with almost 200 people formally participating in the ongoing county…

Animas Museum to host Second Saturday Seminar

The seminar is free, but registration is required. The seminar will be recorded for those who cannot attend live. Everyone…

Students named to dean’s list at Georgia Tech

This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

Durango’s Lindsey Jankowski graduates from University of Iowa

2020 tax forms available at Durango Public Library

Other IRS tax forms are available: At www. Durangogov.org/Library by clicking on the graphic to link to the form.By emailing…

Pine River Library develops new service level dial

In order to keep the community safe and healthy, the library is following safety protocols required by the state of…

Ignacio Middle School announces second quarter honor roll

Sixth grade: Kenya Abaroa, Jaelyn Alston, Tarah Baker, Cayson Burcham, Alana Cundiff, Katie Cundiff, Thunder Windy Boy Hebert, Matrim Jones,…

La Plata Open Space Conservancy to host High Camp Hut Raffle

At more than 11,000 feet, the lodge is nestled into 320 acres of privately held land sitting in 2 million…

Animas Valley Grange to host gardening presentation

Participants will learn what climate prediction models say and how gardeners can adapt and change some of their cultural practices…

La Plata County Fair theme contest announced

Themes should reflect the family and community nature of the fair. Themes or slogans should be kept to 10 words…

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to host virtual event with David Brooks

The series is designed inspire conversation, bring a new perspective, propel philanthropy and ignite action to benefit the residents of…

Bayfield District Advisory Committee to meet

The BDAC, formed in accordance with La Plata County Land Use Code Section 63-6, will review projects proposed for the…

Powerhouse to host aerospace talk

Tune into @powscicenter for the Facebook livestream to learn about space weather and the Artemis/Orion from two experts in their…

City of Durango announces its Presidents Day schedule

City Administrative Offices will be closed in observance of Presidents Day. This includes City Hall, River City Hall, Police Station…

City of Durango seeks applicants for Community Relations Commission

Applicants will be contacted to schedule brief interviews with city councilors. Interviews will be conducted at 4 p.m. Feb. 23…

City of Durango reminds residents, businesses to protect water and sewer systems

Water systems in vacant or minimally occupied homes or buildings should be flushed regularly. Prolonged water stagnation in pipes can…

San Juan Regional Medical Center enacts limited visitor policy for non-COVID patients

One visitor will be allowed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. All visitors must be aged 18…

San Juan College campus to close for President’s Day holiday

San Juan College campus will close for the Presidents Day on Monday. No classes or activities are scheduled, and all…

R1 Colorado welcomes new Realtor Scott Takacs

Takacsdu1-i-syn Takacs grew up Los Alamos, New Mexico, and has longed to return to mountain living ever since. He relocated…